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Get your family to a doctor first. Document the symptoms and mention the mold exposure. This creates a medical record and rules out other causes.

For a mold patch that large and with a strong odor, do not attempt to clean it yourself. Disturbing it will release a massive amount of spores into your home's air, potentially worsening your family's health. The fastest and most effective method is professional remediation.

In Dubai's climate, high humidity and constant AC use create perfect conditions for this kind of growth, especially in enclosed spaces like closets against exterior walls. A certified remediation team will first contain the area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to prevent cross-contamination. They will remove the affected materials (e.g., drywall, insulation), HEPA vacuum all surfaces, and use specialized antimicrobial agents. The process is not complete without verification; a post-remediation test by an independent lab is essential to confirm spore counts have returned to safe levels.

Until professionals arrive, keep the closet door sealed and consider using a dehumidifier in the room to help lower the moisture level that the mold is feeding on.