Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to asbestos fiber exposure: mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and asbestosis is a non-cancerous illness that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases share similar symptoms, such as shortness of breathe. The doctors diagnose mesothelioma using https://vimeo.com/705051108