Comparison of respiratory symptoms and pulmonary functions of adult male cigarette smokers and non-smokers in Sri Lanka; A comparative analytical study
This study revealed that continuous smoking accelerates the deterioration of lung function and increases respiratory symptoms. Early strategies to reduce tobacco use are recommended.
Authors
- Thamara Amarasekara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0191-0973)
- Savithri Wimalasekera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9179-4923)
- Manoj Fernando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0494-8769)
- Prasanna Herath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6470-2229)
- Sue Turale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8704-5161)
Institutions
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura (LK)
- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (LK)
- Chiang Mai University (TH)
- Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315095
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.56
Funders
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Fakultet Medicinskih Nauka, Univerziteta U Kragujevcu