Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are linked to exposure to asbestos fibers: mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer, while asbestosis is a noncancerous disease that causes stiffness and scarring in the lungs. Both diseases have the same symptoms, like shortness of breath. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by https://vimeo.com/704888283