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See a doctor first, especially for the persistent coughs and headaches. Inform them about the mold exposure, as these symptoms are commonly linked to indoor air quality issues. Documenting this with a medical professional is important for your family's health record.

For the mold itself, do not attempt to clean a large patch yourself. Disturbing it will release a high concentration of spores into your apartment's air, potentially worsening your symptoms. The fastest and most effective method is a professional remediation following IICRC standards, which is the industry benchmark.

In a Deira apartment with a suspected AC leak, the process must address the source. A proper remediation involves isolating the area with containment barriers, using HEPA filtration to capture airborne spores, safely removing the contaminated materials, and then HEPA vacuuming and cleaning all surfaces. Crucially, the AC leak must be identified and repaired by a certified HVAC technician to prevent immediate recurrence. Given Dubai's high humidity, simply wiping the surface is never a permanent solution; the moisture source must be eliminated.

After remediation, a post-clearance test by an independent third party is the only way to verify the spore count has returned to a normal level. For a situation of this severity with health symptoms already present, a full professional protocol is the most effective path to restoring your indoor health.