S-tTG IgA is an acronym for a serological test for antibodies (type IgA) against tissue transglutaminase (tTG) in the blood. This test is often used to detect celiac disease. Antibodies against tTG increase in the body when a person with celiac disease is exposed to gluten. Therefore, the presence of these antibodies in the blood is a strong indicator of active disease.

Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) is a type of bacteria often found on the skin of healthy people. However, under certain circumstances, it can cause serious infections. S. aureus can cause impetigo. The MRSA bacteria is quite well-known - it is S. aureus that is resistant to methicillin. Infections with S. aureus are treated with antibiotics.

SpO2 stands for blood oxygen saturation. More specifically, it refers to the percentage of oxygenated hemoglobin (hemoglobin that contains oxygen) compared to the total amount of hemoglobin in the blood (oxygenated and non-oxygenated hemoglobin). We measure SpO2 with a pulse oximeter.

Spirometry is a common initial diagnostic test for detecting lung diseases, primarily those with airway constrictions (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma). The examination looks like this, the examinee blows air into the device through the mouth with all his might.

Specific IgE (immunoglobulin E) are antibodies produced by our immune system in response to certain allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or food. Each specific IgE antibody binds to a certain allergen, which triggers an immune response, causing allergy symptoms. Atopic diseases are often associated with high levels of specific IgE.

Systemic treatment is a method of treatment that affects the entire body, not just a specific area. Medicines used in systemic therapy are usually administered in the form of tablets or injections.

Systemic antifungal treatment is a type of systemic treatment with antifungal drugs. Examples of systemic antifungals that we use for the treatment of fungal infections are: Lamisil (terbinafine), Sporanox (itraconazole), Diflucan (fluconazole).

Systemic corticosteroids are those corticosteroids that we use in the form of systemic treatment (e.g. in the form of tablets, injections or infusions). Examples of systemic corticosteroids are, for example, Medrol (methylprednisolone), Kenalog (triamcinolone), Flosteron (betamethasone) and others.

Systemic antibiotics are those antibiotics that we use in the form of systemic treatment (for example in the form of tablets, syrup, infusions or injections). Examples of systemic antibiotics are, for instance, Ospamox (amoxicillin), Amoksiklav (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid), Sumamed (azithromycin), Doksivibra (doxycycline) and others.

Singulair is a medicine with the active ingredient montelukast. It is used for the treatment of asthma and relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.