Mold behind wardrobe causing kids' cough - what to do?« Back to Previous Page

Move the children to another room immediately and keep the door to the affected room closed. Their persistent cough is very likely connected to the mold exposure, as spores directly irritate the respiratory tract. Consult a pediatrician, inform them about the mold discovery, and focus on managing the children's symptoms.

Do not attempt to clean this yourself. Disturbing a large patch releases a massive amount of spores into the air. For a remediation of this scale, you need a professional mold remediation company that follows IICRC standards. They will use containment barriers, HEPA air scrubbers to filter the air, and specialized removal techniques to safely address it.

The cause is almost certainly ongoing moisture. In Dubai's climate, a past leak creates a reservoir of dampness in the wall that persists, especially behind furniture where airflow is zero and year-round AC use can create cold surfaces prone to condensation. The remediation is not complete until the moisture source is identified and fixed. A professional inspection should include moisture mapping to find the origin.

After remediation, request verification through post-testing. This is a non-negotiable step to confirm spore counts in the room have returned to safe, background levels before the children move back in. This final lab report provides peace of mind that the problem has been resolved correctly.