Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are related to asbestos fiber exposure: mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and asbestosis is a noncancerous disease that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases share the same symptoms, such as shortness of breathe. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by https://vimeo.com/703521808