India, Aug. 20 -- When we think of air pollution in a cityscape, we usually tend to think of the outdoors, places where traffic fumes, construction dust, and smog are usually seen. However, according to Dr LM Darlong, the air inside a home can carry pollutants as well.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Darlong shared that repeated exposure to indoor pollutants may affect the respiratory system, particularly in children, older adults and people who already have asthma or other lung conditions. He went on to highlight what the pollutants are and where in our homes they may be found, which is presented as follows.

When it comes to indoor pollutants, household dust is the most common culprit. It can contain dust mites, pet dander, mou...