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'Apply a cold compress' is a perfectly correct and usable phrase in written English.
You would use this phrase when advising someone to apply something cold, like a cloth or bandage, to a swollen or irritated area of the skin. For example, "If your ankle is swollen, try applying a cold compress to help reduce the inflammation."
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After phone calls from Barbara, I wonder if she ever has to lie down in a dark room and apply a cold compress to her brow.
And if you can apply a cold compress to the area beforehand, all the better.
Remove the stinger, apply a cold compress and consider an over-the-counter antihistamine for itch relief.
You can apply a cold compress to a broken bone to reduce swelling and pain.
Ice it or apply a cold compress.[3] Do this hourly, or as frequently as possible.
If your child was only bitten once, apply a cold compress to the area.
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This is equivalent to treating the infection with antibiotics, instead of applying a cold compress for the fever.
Upon arriving at my destination, I ripped off my shirt and applied a cold compress to relieve the discomfort.
Patrick van Aanholt celebrates giving Sunderland the lead Maurico Pochettino unsurprisingly applied a cold compress of common sense on proceedings, striking the balance between praising the potential of his young squad and limiting its horizons.
Continue applying a cold compress, if the pain persists.
Applying a cold compress to the area can help to minimize swelling.
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