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Cold Pack
A cold pack is a plastic envelope filled with gel that remains flexible at very cold temperatures.
Humidifier and Vaporizer
Humidifiers and vaporizers add moisture to the air, making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier produces a cool mist, and a vaporizer puts out hot steam.
Medicine Spoon
Small clear utensil with measurements marked on it to assist in medication dosing
Otoscope
High-intensity light with attachment that allows peering into the ear canal to look for infection.
Penlight
small flashlight tool.
Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Cuff
If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, it's a good idea to have both a stethoscope and a blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) to monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Thermometer
Different thermometers are now available and mercury filled ones are now considered unsafe.
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