Table 2 Comparison of dryness symptoms in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with (SS+) and without (SS−) Sjögren's syndrome
Variable | Total | SS− | SS+ | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
Eye AECG | ||||
Dry eyes for > 3 months | 54 (46.2) | 32 (42) | 22 (54) | 0.232 |
Persistent feeling of sand in the eyes | 67 (57.3) | 38 (50) | 29 (71) | 0.031 |
Use of lubricant eye drops > 3 times/day | 28 (23.9) | 15 (20) | 13 (32) | 0.148 |
Oral AECG | ||||
Dry mouth feeling for > 3 months | 72 (61.5) | 48 (63) | 24 (59) | 0.624 |
Recurrent and persistent swelling of the parotids | 30 (25.6) | 18 (24) | 12 (29) | 0.509 |
Often drink liquids to help swallow dry food | 52 (44.4) | 33 (43) | 19 (46) | 0.762 |
Others out AECG | ||||
Cry without tears | 28 (24.1) | 15 (20) | 13 (32) | 0.159 |
Photophobia | 77 (65.8) | 46 (61) | 31 (76) | 0.101 |
Visual blurring | 82 (70.1) | 54 (71) | 28 (68) | 0.756 |
Frequent caries | 47 (40.2) | 31 (41) | 16 (39) | 0.853 |
Dryness or vaginal itching | 46 (39.3) | 24 (32) | 22 (54) | 0.020 |
Dry skin | 78 (66.7) | 45 (59) | 33 (80) | 0.020 |
Itchy skin | 60 (51.3) | 40 (53) | 20 (49) | 0.691 |
Nasal mucosa dryness | 45 (38.5) | 29 (38) | 16 (39) | 0.927 |