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Why the injection of epinephrine produces immediate relief while the steriod-based treatment can take several days?
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∙ 15y ago
im not a doctor, but i do have personal experience. Steroid-based treatments are ment to be easy on the body with minimal side-effects. Therefore, it takes longer for you to notice anything. Epinephrine on the other hand is ment to be on the spot, therefore, it must be quick acting. Like, if you're heartrate slows to a dangerous rate, then the peramedics will give you a dose of epinephrine directly into the heart, and your heart will imeadiately begin to beat again. (instant)
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