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Mold remediation should begin immediately. Given the visible spread and connection to a potential AC leak, this is a serious indoor air quality issue. The high humidity in Dubai, combined with condensation from AC units, creates ideal conditions for mold to proliferate rapidly behind furniture and in walls.

For your children's persistent cough, consult a doctor and explicitly mention the discovered mold exposure. While not all coughs are mold-related, prolonged exposure to certain species like Aspergillus can cause respiratory irritation and exacerbate allergies. A physician can assess if their symptoms align with environmental factors.

Do not attempt to clean a large patch yourself, as disturbing it will release a high concentration of spores into your apartment's air. Professional remediation is necessary to safely contain the area, remove the contaminated materials, and address the root moisture source—in this case, the AC leak. Dubai's climate means that simply wiping the surface will not stop regrowth without fixing the underlying water issue.

The cleaning process itself should follow standards like the IICRC S520, which focuses on containment and protecting the rest of your home from cross-contamination. After remediation, a post-testing verification is critical to confirm the spore count in the air has returned to a normal baseline. For a case of this scale in a Deira apartment, engaging a company with its own microbiology lab ensures the species is identified and the cleanup is validated with data, not just visual inspection.