For many parents, watching a child experience breathing problems seems worse than having to go through it themselves. Heavy breathing occurs in children of all ages and can be caused by many different health conditions.

Sudarshan Kriya is a type of yogic breath control that is used to relieve stress, improve relaxation and sleep, and energize the body, says the Relishing Life website.

Head congestion is an annoying side effect from a cold or flu. When a virus attacks, the nasal passages swell and produce mucus. This results in congestion. Nasal congestion, sometimes called sinusitis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC, is not usually dangerous.

Stuttering is a type of speech disorder in which the stutterer tends to repeat a word or part of a word. Stuttering sometimes includes jaw clenching or a rapid eye blinking. Stuttering tends to be worse in public situations that create anxiety, such as giving a speech.

Certain individuals, whether children or adults, have a tendency to breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. Whether you are exercising, sleeping or going about daily life, it is preferable to do nasal breathing rather than mouth breathing.

Symptoms of bronchial congestion include difficulty breathing, a phlegmy or productive cough and tightness in the chest. Generally, this condition indicates a problem with the lungs and bronchial pathways -- whether it be a disease or acute illness.

Recovering from the respiratory disease pneumonia can be difficult. According to the Merck website, the risk of relapse in patients recovering from the disease is high in comparison to other medical conditions. One method you can use to limit this risk is to practice breathing exercises.

A breathing ionizer is an air purifying device that uses electricity to clear toxins from the environment. The ionizer releases negatively charged particles that attach to airborne impurities. The resultant fragments then absorb, harmlessly, into a neutral surface.

Medical conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can all cause your lungs' airways to become inflamed and make it difficult for you to breathe.

Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties can have several causes, including asthma, emphysema, heart disease or anxiety. One cause of several health problems that may present with breathing difficulties is being overweight. In some cases, losing weight may help if you have difficulty breathing.

Holotropic breathing is a technique developed by Dr. Stanislav Grof and his wife in the mid-1970s. As a psychotherapist, Grof was involved in earlier tests on the therapeutic potential of LSD.

Sinusitis occurs when your sinuses become inflamed and irritated. Sinusitis causes mucus to build up around your nasal passages, making it difficult for you to breathe through your nose. You may experience headaches, facial swelling and a throbbing feeling in your face if you suffer from sinusitis.