Steroid Use in Anaphylaxis: Essential or Optional?

Steroid Use in Anaphylaxis: Essential or Optional?

by Rashad Raza -
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A 34-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy develops anaphylaxis in the ED. She receives adrenaline, antihistamines, and steroids.

There is ongoing debate about the role of steroids in anaphylaxis management. Critically evaluate the evidence for and against their use. Would you include steroids in your standard protocol? Why or why not? Support your argument with guidelines or recent studies.