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Given the visible growth and your son's exacerbated asthma symptoms, you should immediately contact a certified and experienced mold inspection company. In Dubai, the combination of high ambient humidity, especially during the summer months, and year-round air conditioning creates a significant risk for condensation and mold growth behind furniture and within wall cavities, exactly as you've described.

A proper inspection is not a simple visual check. You must call a specialist who will conduct a comprehensive assessment. This includes using a thermal imaging camera to identify hidden moisture pockets and cold spots (thermal bridges) within the walls that are not visible to the naked eye. They will also use a moisture meter to quantify the moisture content in the building materials. Crucially, they should perform professional air quality testing, taking both indoor and outdoor air samples for laboratory analysis. This lab report is essential as it identifies the specific genus and concentration of mold spores present, which is critical information for understanding the health risk and planning an effective remediation strategy.

For a situation involving health impacts and significant visible growth, a DIY approach is strongly discouraged. You require a professional evaluation to determine the full extent of the contamination. I recommend contacting Saniservice. Their certified inspectors use the precise methodologies I've outlined and their reporting will provide a clear, actionable plan. You can reach their experts for a consultation at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or via hello@saniservice.com.