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#Hot compress skin#
Pain associated with a closed skin abscess (keep in mind to not use a warm compress on open wounds).Congestion and pain associated with an upper respiratory infection, such as sinusitis and the flu.The influx of oxygenated blood brings more nutrients to the affected muscles and joints, helping repair injured tissue and thereby easing your discomfort. When you apply the compress to the painful area, the heat penetrates the underlying muscles and increases blood flow to the site.