Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Two lung diseases are connected to exposure to asbestos fibers: mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma, a cancerous disease, is caused by asbestos fibers. Asbestosis is a non-cancerous lung illness that causes scarring. Both diseases have the same symptoms, such as shortness of breath. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by running https://vimeo.com/704995091