Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are linked to asbestos fiber exposure mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous disease that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases have similar symptoms, including a shortness of breath. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by running https://vimeo.com/704940569