Infinity HC481 nasal pillows

lmn · Post by **lmn** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:09 pm

Has anyone used the Infinity HC481 nasal pillow system by Fisher & Paykel? I have a very small head and currently use the comfort gel nasal mask petite as it is the only mask small enough for me. I cannot even use the much preferred Activa. I would like to try a pillow system and all of the head gear is to big. A representative at cpap.com suggested the Infinity as there is only one small strap. Any help will be appreciated.

WillSucceed · Post by **WillSucceed** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 6:23 pm

I tried Infinity and found it to be a good idea that failed miserably upon use. The device cannot tolerate torque from the hose -interface loses it seal repeatedly.

See if they will loan you one to try for a few nights; it might be the right interface for you, who knows?

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:46 pm

Another alternative is the Freestyle from Innomed. the flexible hose reduces some of the torque problems caused by the infiinity hard tube. The only problem I have found is this is a noisier interface than most. if sized right it seals very well.

Hawthorne · Post by **Hawthorne** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 4:50 am

I use this mask and have for about 6 weeks. I like it and have not had much of a problem with it. I love the headgear which is like a piece of spaghetti. I sleep on my back and hardly move at all while sleeping. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as OSA and my back is the only pain free position for sleep. I think that if you move or turn in the night this is not a good mask because the tubing would pull it out every time you moved.

Infinity HC481 nasal pillows

Infinity HC481 nasal pillows

Infinity Direct Nasal Mask 481 (Fisher Paykel)