Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to exposure to asbestos fibers mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer and asbestosis is a non-cancerous illness that causes stiffness and scarring in the lungs. Both diseases have similar symptoms, including a shortness of breathe. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by https://vimeo.com/703539865