The effects of pollution not only outdoors but also indoors could affect one's health with common symptoms like headache, itchy skin and stuffy or runny nose, which may otherwise be considered the reasons when one is suffering from a cold. It can be caused due to poor air quality within one's home. 

Research carried out among women and children in Lucknow, has found poor indoor air quality leading to over 10 ailments. including cough and wheezing, dry throat, shortness of breath, itchy eyes and more.

The research was undertaken by a team led by Alfred Lawrence of the chemistry faculty at the Isabella Thoburn College of the University of Lucknow to assess the health risk among the women and children specifically due to indoor air pollution.