Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are related to exposure to asbestos fibers mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous condition that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases share the same symptoms, including shortness of breathe. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by https://vimeo.com/703521341