Rhinitis symptoms in chronic fatigue syndrome.

摘要: Background Atopy and allergic rhinitis are thought to be increased in prevalence chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods To investigate this hypothesis, 51 CFS (CFS), 34 normal (N), 27 (AR), 17 patients with other rheumatologic diseases filled out an Airway Symptom Severity self-report questionnaire determine the frequencies of nasal, sinus, chest symptoms, a Systemic Complaints complaints referable neurologic, rheumatologic, gastrointestinal, systems. All subjects received standard set allergy skin tests, were subdivided into those positive negative results. Results Allergy tests 35% 44% N (difference not significant by Chi 2 ). Significant present 83% test CFS, 76% 74% AR, 23% subjects. scores significantly elevated (94%) groups compared AR (35%) (6%) groups. This score could discriminate between Conclusions These data indicate that population, 24% had no signification complaints, 30% suggesting potential for rhintis 46% nonallergic rhinitis. The mechanism component may offer insights pathogenesis CFS.