Energy fields in Sentient beings is comprised of their respective Intents, Thought patterns and Emotional stances; it affects and is affected , irrespective of Physical distance and time; Opting to Tune in , into a Specific Energy frequency is own Decision. https://youtu.be/WAim2p5ulQs
Respiration ( as in Plants) is different from Breathing; Breathing: Breath pneuma Spirit Soul makes "Relating, Thinking, Emotions, Intentionality" possible - found in Sentience ( animals, humans, birds, fish). Public domain : ref.
You can protect your Energy field by Choosing whom you associate with at Intent level and rejecting the other Opinions; True Education enables improved Discrimination capacity ( discriminating Correct from wrong , in time )