Epiglottitis is an inflammation of the epiglottis â the flap at the base of the tongue that keeps food from going into the trachea (windpipe).f epiglottitis is suspected, attempts to visualise the epiglottis using a tongue depressor are strongly discouraged for this reason; therefore, diagnosis is made on basis of direct fibreoptic laryngoscopy carried out in controlled environment like an operating room.
Re-induction chemotherapy. This stage is used to treat ALL if it has come back after treatment. It is also used if a person still has signs of ALL after remission induction therapy.
Rasburicase is given before or during the start of your chemotherapy treatment. It is given by drip (infusion) into a vein through a fine tube called a cannula, or through a central or PICC line. The infusion is given over 30 minutes. You may have one dose or a daily dose for up to seven days.