In his business as a mold inspector, environmental expert Guy Sylvester has become witness to a growing health epidemic: mold contamination. The information available to the general public regarding mold is incomplete, contradictory, and controversial. People are often taken advantage of by unscrupulous mold companies, and most physicians are not prepared to diagnose their patients with mold-related illnesses. Because of all of this, mold is taking a physical and financial toll on those suffering from it. People with mold problems are confused and don't know where to turn for help. Realizing that he is in a position to do something about this problem, Sylvester has made it his mission to help the public understand this monster that he has come to know so well. Mold: Myth or Monster? will help you sort through the dirty world of mold through the eyes of a guy who chooses to surround himself with it every day. For the individual who is trying desperately to get answers, to get others to understand their situation, or to ease the suffering of someone they love, mold is not only a four letter word but a MONSTER. For the people who can live seemingly unaffected by mold, for the doctors who have not been trained in the field of indoor air quality, and for the lawyers trying to avoid lawsuits, mold is simply a MYTH. Thus, the title of my book has been chosen: Mold: Myth or Monster? From what mold is and what causes it, to how to get rid of it and how to find professional help, this book provides valuable advice, information, and resources so you don't become yet another a victim of this unregulated and misunderstood industry. Guy Sylvester is the Founder and CEO of Absolute Air Quality in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. (Sylvester) has said that he found his true calling as an advocate for public health as it relates to indoor air quality. (Sylvester) has more than 25 years of experience in industrial hygiene, environmental indoor air quality, and environmental analytical testing, and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of the New Hampshire Chapter of the Indoor Air Quality Association, the American Indoor Air Quality Council, and the American Lung Association-New England. Guy is a practicing industrial hygienist, board-certified microbial consultant, board-certified indoor environmental consultant, and state certified asbestos inspector.