Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are linked to exposure to asbestos fibers mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer and asbestosis is a non-cancerous illness that causes stiffness and scarring in the lungs. Both diseases have similar symptoms, such as shortness of breathe. The doctors diagnose mesothelioma https://vimeo.com/704931139