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Stop using that room immediately and keep the children out until remediation is complete. The constant coughing is a classic reaction to prolonged mold spore exposure, and the situation you describe requires professional remediation due to the size and likely penetration into the wall.

For a confirmed case this severe, the fastest and most effective method is a full containment and removal process. Reputable UAE remediation firms will seal the area with plastic sheeting, use negative air pressure machines to prevent spores from spreading to other parts of the villa, physically remove the contaminated drywall and insulation, and then HEPA-vacuum and treat the underlying structure. Do not attempt to bleach or scrub it yourself, as this will aerosolize the spores and can worsen your children's symptoms.

The key to ensuring it's safe is verification. Any professional service you hire must provide a post-remediation verification (PRV) test, conducted by a third-party independent lab, to confirm spore counts in the room have returned to normal ambient levels. This is the only way to know the job was done correctly. In Dubai’s climate, the root cause must also be identified and fixed—typically an AC condensate drain leak or excessive humidity from a poorly sealed room—or the mold will return quickly.