Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to asbestos fiber exposure 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 have the same symptoms, like shortness of breath. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by running https://vimeo.com/704928613