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 breathe. The doctors diagnose mesothelioma through https://vimeo.com/704974181