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A therapeutic wrap adapted to use with a vaporizing ointment for relieving the discomfort of colds and sore throats. The invention includes a therapeutic kit having a vaporizing ointment and a wrap. The wrap is composed of an elongated piece of fabric, preferably flannel. The fabric has a throat end

A therapeutic wrap adapted to use with a vaporizing ointment for relieving the discomfort of colds and sore throats. The invention includes a therapeutic kit having a vaporizing ointment and a wrap. The wrap is composed of an elongated piece of fabric, preferably flannel. The fabric has a throat end and a chest end. The throat end has a width approximately corresponding to the length of a human neck. The chest end has a width greater than the width of the throat end. At least two mating portions of hook and loop fastener are attached to opposite surfaces of the fabric. The hook and loop fastener secures the wrap around the neck so that the chest end drapes over the chest. The wrap helps to keep the patient's neck and chest warm and protected from drafts so that the vaporizing ointment can have its maximum effect. The wrap also protects the patient's clothing. The wrap is comfortable, looks neat, and holds securely, so that the patient's mobility is enhanced. The invention includes a method of treating colds and sore throats by applying the vaporizing ointment to the neck and chest, covering the neck and chest with a wrap, and securing the wrap with hook and loop fastener.

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[ We claim:] [1.] A therapeutic wrap adapted to use with a vaporizing ointment for treating colds and sore throats, comprising:(a) an elongated piece of fabric adapted to wrapping a neck and chest of a patient, the neck having a length and a circumference, the chest having a length, the fabric havin

[ We claim:] [1.] A therapeutic wrap adapted to use with a vaporizing ointment for treating colds and sore throats, comprising:(a) an elongated piece of fabric adapted to wrapping a neck and chest of a patient, the neck having a length and a circumference, the chest having a length, the fabric having two fabric layers, each fabric layer being composed of flannel, the fabric having a throat end, a chest end, a length from the throat end to the chest end, a chin edge, a shoulder edge, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface, the inner surface being adapted to contact the neck and chest, the throat end having a width corresponding to the approximate neck length, the chest end having a width greater than the width of the throat end, the chin edge being perpendicular to the throat end and to the chest end, the shoulder edge having a throat end portion, a chest end portion, and an intermediate portion, the throat and chest end portions of the shoulder edge being parallel to the chin edge, the intermediate portion of the shoulder edge being at an angle to the chin edge; and(b) at least two mating portions of hook and loop fastener, a first mating portion being attached to the fabric near the throat end on the outer surface, and the corresponding second mating portion being attached to the fabric on the inner surface, the distance between the first and second mating portions corresponding to the approximate neck circumference, the second mating portion being attached to the fabric at a distance from the chest end corresponding to the approximate chest length.