Table 2 Attack triggers in patients with SUNCT (n = 45) and SUNA (n = 31)
SUNCT n (%) | SUNA n (%) | p Value (< 0.05) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Spontaneous attack | 16 (35.6) | 16 (51.6) | 0.178 |
Triggered attack | |||
Chewing/eating | 6 (13.3) | 5 (16.1) | 0.434 |
Cold wind | 11 (24.4) | 6 (19.4) | 1.000 |
Light touch | 5 (11.1) | 6 (19.4) | 0.114 |
Teeth brushing | 7 (15.6) | 5 (16.1) | 0.459 |
Washing/brushing hair | 1 (2.2) | 3 (9.7) | 0.089 |
Talking | 4 (8.9) | 5 (16.1) | 0.111 |
Face washing | 7 (15.6) | 6 (19.4) | 0.262 |
Swallowing | 2 (4.4) | 4 (12.9) | 0.070 |
Exercise | 1 (2.2) | 2 (6.5) | 0.239 |
Bright lights | 1 (2.2) | 1 (3.2) | 1.000 |
Loud noises | 1 (2.2) | 2 (6.5) | 0.239 |
Strong smells | 1 (2.2) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
Blowing nose | 1 (2.2) | 3 (9.7) | 0.089 |
Valsalva maneuvers | 1 (2.2) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
Neck movements | 1 (2.2) | 1 (3.2) | 1.000 |