Loratadine is an antihistamine that is sold under the brand name of Claritin. This medication is used to treat hay fever and allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching and watery eyes.
Epiglottis. The epiglottis is a flap of soft cartilage, covered by a mucous membrane. It is attached to the back of the tongue and acts as a valve during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the lungs. This valve closes when we swallow food, liquid, even saliva, without us having to think about doing so.In other words, it is an unconscious action.t is attached to the back of the tongue and acts as a valve during swallowing to prevent food and liquid from entering the lungs. This valve closes when we swallow food, liquid, even saliva, without us having to think about doing so.
As your food reaches the end of the small intestine it goes through a valve into the large intestine or lower bowel. The valve is a ring of muscle which stops the contents of the large intestine going back into the small intestine. Inside the large intestine. The large intestine begins at the caecum (say see-kum) and ends at the rectum. It is less than 1 metre long. It includes the appendix, caecum, colon and rectum, and at the end is a muscle ring called the anus which stops your poo coming out when you don't want it to.