24. In the management of a patient with status asthmaticus, a doctor administers supplemental oxygen, nebulized albuterol (a beta-2 agonist), and intravenous corticosteroids. The primary mechanism of action of the corticosteroids in this acute setting is to reduce airway ______ and prevent late-phase reaction. (A) infantry (B) histamine (C) inflammation (D) stress (E) secretions