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Given the size and location of the mold, combined with your health symptoms, this requires professional assessment and remediation, not a DIY bleach solution. A patch the size of a dinner plate behind a bed indicates a significant moisture issue, likely from condensation due to the high humidity and your AC's operation. Bleach is surface-level and will not address the root moisture problem or the mold growing within the wall itself.

In Dubai's climate, this scenario is common. The constant cooling against humid air causes condensation on colder exterior walls, especially behind large furniture that restricts airflow. The health symptoms you're experiencing—stuffy noses upon waking—are a direct indicator of prolonged exposure to mold spores in your sleeping environment.

A professional inspection is critical to determine the moisture source and the full extent of the contamination, which is often far greater than what's visible. Remediation involves containing the area to prevent spore spread, safely removing contaminated materials, and applying specialized antimicrobials, not bleach. Crucially, they will identify and rectify the underlying cause, such as a thermal bridge in the wall or inadequate AC settings, to prevent immediate recurrence.

For verification, ensure any company you hire provides a detailed report with before-and-after lab results to confirm the species and that the spore count has been returned to safe levels. This is the only way to be certain the problem is resolved for your family's health.