Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are related to exposure to asbestos fibers mesothelioma and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous condition that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases have the same symptoms, including breathlessness. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by testing, such https://vimeo.com/704982820