Table 5.
Comparison between narcolepsy patients with and without autoimmune/autoinflammatory diseases
| Variable Total n=80 | Mean ± SE/n (%) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoimmune diseases (Yes) (n=20) | Autoimmune diseases (No) (n=60) | ||
| Age at onset of narcolepsy (years) | 23.1±2.5 | 18.7±1.1 | 0.052 |
| Sex (male) | 19 (95) | 48 (80) | 0.167 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 28.5±1.5 | 28.6±0.8 | 0.511 |
| Presence of cataplexy | 12 (60) | 44 (73.3) | 0.260 |
| Presence of allergic disorders | 13 (65) | 29 (48.3) | 0.196 |
| Family history of allergic disorders | 10 (50) | 31 (51.7) | 0.897 |