<s>[INST] hi my name is wendy i am 36 yrs 5"2inches has a medical history of asthma dosn't affect me  only when i get the flu then it acts up lost my voice on the eve of christmas and has a cold that is tickling what can i use to get my voice back and how long will it take [/INST] HI, thanks for using healthcare magicIn general it can take from a 2 days to a week for the voice to return after a viral infection.It would be important to rest the voice during this time. Treating any symptoms of post nasal drip and avoiding irritants such as smoke would be important.Steam inhalation would also be helpfulI hope this helps </s>