Is bedroom mold causing our month-long cough?« Back to Previous Page

Yes, the mold behind your wardrobe is very likely contributing to your family's persistent cough. In Dubai's high humidity, especially near Deira Creek, this type of hidden growth is common. The constant cough is a classic symptom of exposure to mold spores, which irritate the respiratory tract. Children are particularly susceptible to these irritants.

For a small area like you describe, you can attempt to clean it yourself. Wear an N95 mask, gloves, and goggles. Mix a solution of one part white vinegar with four parts water, scrub the area, and allow it to dry completely. Crucially, you must identify and fix the moisture source. This is often condensation from an AC unit, a small leak, or moisture wicking through the external wall from the humid air. Simply cleaning without solving the humidity problem will guarantee its return within weeks.

However, given that symptoms have persisted for a month and the mold is hidden behind furniture, a professional inspection is strongly advised. Hidden colonies within the wall cavity or AC system could be a much larger source of spores than what is visible. A proper assessment includes moisture mapping and often air or surface sampling to identify the mold species, which determines the appropriate remediation strategy. For health-related cases, this diagnostic step is key to a permanent solution.