Which of the following is a common treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in older men characterized by an enlarged prostate gland, which can lead to urinary symptoms such as difficulty urinating, increased frequency of urination, and urgency. Alpha blockers are commonly used to treat BPH because they work by relaxing the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. This medication class helps relieve urinary symptoms associated with BPH by specifically targeting the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle of the prostate and bladder.

In contrast, corticosteroids are primarily used for inflammatory conditions and have no effect on prostate size or urinary symptoms. Opioids are analgesics and are not indicated for the treatment of BPH; they may even complicate urinary retention. Calcium channel blockers primarily function to relax vascular smooth muscle and are used for conditions such as hypertension and angina, not for managing the obstructive urinary symptoms of BPH.

Therefore, alpha blockers are the preferred choice due to their specific mechanism of action in alleviating symptoms associated with urinary obstruction caused by an enlarged prostate.