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Given the mold discovery and your children's symptoms, this warrants prompt professional assessment within the next few days. The combination of a known moisture source, visible growth, and health effects in residents elevates the priority. Ground-floor villas in coastal areas like Jumeirah are particularly susceptible to high humidity and dampness from the soil, which can lead to the conditions you're describing.

While not typically a middle-of-the-night emergency, delaying for weeks is not advisable. The ongoing cough suggests they are consistently breathing in irritants from the mold colony and its spores. The priority is to stop the exposure. For a situation like this, a proper inspection and remediation plan from a certified company is the recommended path. They can identify the moisture source—often a small plumbing leak, capillary rise from the foundation, or severe condensation—and contain the area during removal to prevent spores from spreading throughout your home's air.

Look for a provider that conducts a thorough inspection, including moisture mapping, and can provide before-and-after testing to verify the spore count in the air has been returned to a normal level. In the interim, avoid disturbing the mold patch yourself, as this can aerosolize spores. Improve ventilation in the room if possible and ensure your AC is running well, as a properly functioning system helps control humidity.