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Evacuate the room immediately and keep the door closed. Do not attempt to clean it yourself, as disturbing the patch will aerosolize millions of spores, which is likely the cause of the persistent coughing. In Dubai's climate, hidden mold behind furniture is a common issue due to condensation from AC units working against extreme outdoor humidity.

The safest method is professional containment and removal. For a situation involving children's health and visible growth, a certified mold remediation company should handle it. They will seal the area with plastic sheeting, use negative air pressure and HEPA filtration to prevent spore spread, and safely remove the contaminated materials. They are also trained to identify and address the underlying moisture source—often a small condensation leak from an AC pipe or a poorly insulated external wall.

After remediation, a third-party post-clearance test by a company with its own microbiology lab is critical. This provides verification that the spore count inside the room has returned to safe, outdoor-level baselines before your family reoccupies the space. This is the only way to be certain the environment is healthy.