Mesothelioma and Asbestosis Mesothelioma and asbestosis are two lung conditions that are connected to exposure to asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer and asbestosis is a non-cancerous illness that causes scarring and stiffness in the lungs. Both diseases have the same symptoms, like breathlessness. Doctors diagnose mesothelioma by https://vimeo.com/705036648