DD10 currently has covid. She's not been too bad, a bit feverish and tired, sore stomach and stinging eyes. She does have a cough, it's not been too awful, a cough every 10 minutes or so, I'd say and it does settle at night so it's not keeping her awake.
She just told me that earlier today she coughed and 'some dark red blood came out'. Now, I know, I know, if I read on MN that someone's kid was coughing up blood I'd be like CALL A DOCTOR. But. It's Saturday so I can't just call my GP. Our local A&E is absolutely bursting at the seams so a visit there would mean a very, very, very long wait and she's already feeling rubbish. I know I can call 111 but I suspect they might just direct us to A&E.
It's only happened once, about three hours ago, she says. While she doesn't seem super well, she is not desperately ill. Also I think dark red means it's less likely to be fresh blood - ie coughed up from her lungs?
Anyone who has actual medical knowledge rather than my half-remembered things from Casualty would be very much appreciated. Am I ok to watch and wait? I'd rather not drag an infection kid out in the dark if it's not necessary. Also... if it is ok, what SHOULD I be watching for? (apart from more blood, obviously).