Why are corticosteroids used in the management of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
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Correct answer: They reduce late-phase inflammatory responses and prevent recurrence
While epinephrine is the first-line treatment for acute anaphylaxis, corticosteroids are used to prevent the 'late-phase' reaction. They take several hours to work because they act via gene transcription rather than immediate receptor blockade.
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