Abstract:Background: Asthma causes a significant disease burden in children and it is objectively diagnosed by demonstration of reversible airway obstruction. However, objective diagnosis of airway obstruction in preschool children with asthma symptoms is not frequently practised in Sri Lanka.Methodology: This study was a descriptive cross-sectional preliminary study conducted in a convenience sample of 11 consecutive children aged 3-6 years presenting with symptoms of asthma. Asthma Control Test (ACT) was used to asse… Show more
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