Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to asbestos fiber exposure mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer, while asbestosis is a noncancerous disease that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases have similar symptoms, including shortness of breathe. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by testing, such https://vimeo.com/703532860