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.
Its critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum. The ileocecal valve is distinctive because it is the only site in the gastrointestinal tract that is used for Vitamin B12 and bile acid absorption.Roughly two litres of fluid enters the colon daily through the ileocecal valve.ts critical function is to limit the reflux of colonic contents into the ileum. The ileocecal valve is distinctive because it is the only site in the gastrointestinal tract that is used for Vitamin B12 and bile acid absorption. Roughly two litres of fluid enters the colon daily through the ileocecal valve.