Dr. Waller's office called today to check on Madeline. Friday we had taken her to the pediatrician to check on her cough. Dr. Lana said it sounded good - not in her lungs - it was just residual congestion from the sinus infection. But it was definitely there. So we did an inhaler to try to speed the course of the cough. That wasn't really working. So, she started on 3 days of prednisone. All this to say, when Dr. Waller's office called, I told them she has been on prednisone for a day and a half and seems to be A LOT better already! She'll go a few hours without coughing -- yay! But, not good enough! They want her to have NO cough at all! The cough can alter the critical numbers they are looking for in her lungs. Anesthesia also needs no red or irritated throat which also comes with a cough. So he said no to this Wednesday. We are praying she will be better by Friday and we can call to say "She has no cough!!!!" Dr. Waller has openings Mon and Tues, but is leaving town W/Th/F. So, we'd have to wait another week...... Meanwhile, we are going to enjoy the rest of her Fall Break, and we will keep you posted on the new date!
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