Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	124311
DOI	10.5409/wjcp.124311
Country	Sri Lanka

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Asthma burden and its impact on health-related quality of life among school adolescents in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Manori Vijaya Kumari, Lakmali Amarasiri, Shaman Rajindrajith, Thilini Illangasinghe and Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Thalagolla Road, Ragama 11010, Western Province, Sri Lanka. niranga@kln.ac.lk
Key Words	Adolescents; Asthma; Health-related quality of life; Quality of life; Wheeze
Core Tip	This population-based study among 1099 Sri Lankan adolescents revealed a substantial burden of asthma, with prevalences of current asthma, physician-diagnosed asthma, and severe asthma of 13.8%, 20.2%, and 4.6%, respectively. Wheezing during play or exercise, sleep disturbance, and speech disturbance were significantly more common among adolescents with asthma. Importantly, asthma was consistently associated with reduced health-related quality of life across all asthma diagnostic categories, highlighting its wider physical and psychosocial impact. These findings emphasize the need for early identification, regular monitoring, and comprehensive asthma management strategies that address not only symptom control but also the overall well-being of affected adolescents.
Citation	Kumari MV, Amarasiri L, Rajindrajith S, Illangasinghe T, Devanarayana NM. Asthma burden and its impact on health-related quality of life among school adolescents in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.124311
PDF	124311-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-06-11 01:56
Peer-Review Started	2026-06-11 01:56
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Return for Revision	2026-07-24 02:02
Revised	2026-08-05 17:02
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-09-04 09:56
Articles in Press	2026-09-04 09:56
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