Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are related to asbestos fiber exposure: mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous condition that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases have the same symptoms, such as shortness of breath. The doctors diagnose mesothelioma https://vimeo.com/704989873