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. 2007 Apr 18;78(12):1354–1358. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.2006.112037

Table 2 Trigger factors for cluster headache attacks in patients with chronic cluster headache.

Trigger factor No (%) of patients
Stress, annoyance 44 (40)
Alcohol, wine 34 (31)
Weather, ambient temperature 32 (29)
Fatigue 30 (27)
Effort, physical activity 19 (17)
Tobacco 18 (16)
Rest, weekend, holidays 16 (14)
Smells 15 (14)
Food, meals 11 (10)
Altitudes, flight 10 (9)
Menses 3 (3)

Total number of patients = 111 (no response: two patients).