CHEMICAL WARMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRUSES SUCH AS HERPES
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1. ) An air-activated chemical warming device for the treatment of cold sores, comprising:
- a. a pouch comprising iron powder, salt, water, activated charcoal, and an absorbent material in a permeable covering, wherein oxygen reacts with the iron powder to release heat when the pouch is exposed to air, and wherein the relative proportions of the constituents of the pouch provide an output temperature within the treatment range for cold sores; and
b. a heat application surface on the pouch that is amenable for effective therapeutic contact to the skin of a patient.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a new, practical, and inexpensive approach to labial herpes heat therapy. Heat is produced by the chemical reaction of elements contained in an inexpensive, portable and disposable air-activated chemical warming device that is small enough to be applied to an affected lip area. For example, a person can store the warming device at home and work, or simply carry a warmer in a purse or wallet. The warming devices can have a long shelf life.
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1. ) An air-activated chemical warming device for the treatment of cold sores, comprising:
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a. a pouch comprising iron powder, salt, water, activated charcoal, and an absorbent material in a permeable covering, wherein oxygen reacts with the iron powder to release heat when the pouch is exposed to air, and wherein the relative proportions of the constituents of the pouch provide an output temperature within the treatment range for cold sores; and b. a heat application surface on the pouch that is amenable for effective therapeutic contact to the skin of a patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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