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[|Human|] I had a chest infection, with a temp 0f 40.5 that didnt go down all week last week. On saturday my temp went down but I have lost my voice completely. I havent been able to go above a whisper for 5 days not and im wheezing when I breathe. I sthis normal?
[|AI|]  Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Not able to speak loudly is due to swelling of vocal cords. This may happen due to many reasons like infection, overuse of vocal cords or allergy. In your case, you have already mentioned that you have had chest infection with high fever. I assume you are already on some antibiotics and if so, this should go away in some more days. If you have not already started antibiotics, then I advise you to consult doctor and start a course of antibiotic along with chlorehexidine gargle and lozenges. You have also mentioned that you are wheezing while breathing. This may be due to swelling or narrowing of air tubes. Your chests need to be auscultated to differentiate between them. If there is narrowing than you should take bronchodilators like albuterol along with steroid inhalation. In case of swelling due to infection, a course of antibiotic will be sufficient. Hope this will be helpful. Take care.
