Could this mold be causing my kids' coughs?« Back to Previous Page

Based on the description of a large patch of black and green mold behind your sofa in Deira, it is highly probable that this mold growth is the primary cause of your children's persistent coughs. In my professional experience, this is a common scenario in Dubai, especially following periods of high humidity. The mold colony releases microscopic spores and microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) into the indoor air, which are potent respiratory irritants. Children are particularly susceptible due to their developing immune systems and smaller lung capacity. Prolonged exposure can trigger and exacerbate allergic reactions, asthma-like symptoms, and non-stop coughing as their bodies attempt to clear the airways of these irritants.

The safest way to handle this is not to clean it yourself. Disturbing a large colony without proper containment will aerosolize a massive concentration of spores, significantly worsening the indoor air quality and potentially causing a severe health reaction. For a contamination of this scale, professional remediation is absolutely essential.

Our teams at Saniservice are certified in mold remediation protocols per UAE standards. We begin with a full inspection to identify the moisture source and the extent of contamination, then implement engineering controls such as negative air pressure chambers and HEPA filtration to prevent cross-contamination during the removal process. The affected materials are treated and disposed of safely.

Given the immediate health impact on your family, I strongly recommend you seek a professional inspection and remediation service. You can call our experts at 800-MOLDS (800-66537) or email hello@saniservice.com for an immediate assessment and to discuss the safest way to resolve this.