|Articles|May 5, 2010

Frozen Swabs Give Cold Comfort

Tell patients that cotton swabs dipped in water and frozen in individual plastic bags provide quick relief for a burned tongue or lip or a tooth that is almost out.

Tell patients that cotton swabs dipped in water and frozen in individual plastic bags provide quick relief for a burned tongue or lip or a tooth that is almost out. They can also help stop bleeding in the mouth or nose.

Pamela B. Rico, FNP-C, MSN Oakhurst, Calif

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