Table 3.
Correlation of other diseases and allergic factors with tic recurrence (modifiable factor).
| Related Factor | Recurrence Group, n (%) | Control Group, n (%) | OR | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infection (before onset) | 24 (13.7%) | 9 (5.1%) | 2.926 | 0.012 * |
| Respiratory infection (before relapse) | 30 (17.1%) | 9 (5.1%) | 3.816 | 0.001 * |
| Allergy history (food and drug) | 32 (18.3%) | 13 (7.4%) | 2.882 | 0.003 * |
| Rhinitis | 18 (17.5%) | 9 (18.8%) | 1.844 | 0.175 |
| Conjunctivitis | 30 (29.1%) | 8 (16.7%) | 4.086 | 0.001 * |
| Febrile seizures | 7 (6.8%) | 7 (14.6%) | 0.968 | 0.956 |
| Hyperactivity | 28 (27.2%) | 18 (37.5%) | 1.666 | 0.133 |
| Epilepsy | 5 (4.9%) | 2 (4.2%) | 3.408 | 0.156 |
| Encephalitis | 3 (2.9%) | 2 (4.2%) | 1.962 | 0.473 |
| Surgery/trauma | 12 (11.7%) | 2 (4.2%) | 6.033 | 0.024 * |
* indicates: p < 0.05, The difference had statistically significant.