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cold compress

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cold compress
Etymology: AS, kald + L, comprimere, to press together
a pad of damp, thickly folded, soft absorbent cloth, dipped into cold water, wrung out, and applied to a body part for the relief of pain or reduction of inflammation or as a comfort measure.

cold compress
Orthopedics CCs are usually applied intermittently to acutely injured muscle, joints or bone, up to 48 hrs after the initial trauma


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Another old fashioned method is to get a cold compress and put it over your forehead and eyes.
Put several pieces of ice into a plastic bag and use it as a cold compress for your mouth.
 
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