pulnew1Department of Medicine  Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical
Care  Special Services  The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, &
Critical Care Medicine offers the latest diagnostic, therapeutic
and rehabilitative services, including the following:  SPUTUM
INDUCTION This non-invasive test provides rapid diagnosis of
pneumocystis carinii (PCP) lung infection, pulmonary
tuberculosis and other lung conditions. It also provides high-
quality specimens for the diagnosis of lung cancer.  NASAL CPAP
A ventilator with a specially fitted mask provides continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) through the nose, opening air
passages and preventing blockage of air movement into and out of
the lungs. The patient with sleep apnea breathes easier with
nasal CPAP and can sleep without disruption.  BiPAP Like CPAP,
BiPAP utilizes a mask ventilator to provide airway pressure. But
BiPAP delivers two different pressures - one for air moving into
the lungs and another pressure, usually lower, for air moving
out of the lungs. BiPAP is us