Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to exposure to asbestos fibers mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous disease that causes stiffness and scarring in the lungs. Both diseases share similar symptoms, such as shortness of breath. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma through https://vimeo.com/704893269