Fig. 1. Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory Scale ratings for activity and motivation fatigue by group and seasons. The mean ± 1 SD for allergic rhinitis patients and control subjects is shown. There were 32 allergic rhinitis patients in fall 1996, 29 in winter 1997, and 16 in fall 1998. Control subjects numbered 25 in fall 1996, 24 in winter 1997, and 20 in fall 1998. ** <.05 comparing fall ragweed season vs. winter scale ratings.

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