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Given the location, size, and the health symptoms you're describing, this requires immediate professional assessment. The combination of recent heavy rain in Dubai and a concealed patch of mold that large suggests a significant moisture issue within the wall cavity itself, which a surface clean won't fix. The damp, earthy smell confirms active microbial growth you can't see.

Your child's sneezing is a common reaction to mold exposure, particularly in enclosed spaces like a bedroom. For anyone with allergies or asthma, this can trigger more severe reactions. The priority is to identify and stop the moisture source, which is likely condensation from AC ducts, a leak from the recent rains, or rising damp exacerbated by our high humidity.

Do not attempt to clean this yourself with a spray. Disturbing it without proper containment will aerosolize the spores throughout the room, potentially worsening your child's symptoms and contaminating other areas. Over-the-counter sprays often just bleach the visible surface, leaving the root colony intact to regrow.

A certified inspector will use moisture meters and borescopes to find the moisture source within the wall and assess the full extent. Remediation involves isolating the area, removing contaminated materials like drywall or insulation, and HEPA vacuuming before any antimicrobial application. For a patch that size and given the health concerns, a professional remediation is the recommended course of action to ensure it is resolved safely and completely.