Asbestosis is an asbestos related disorder triggered by exposure to asbestos fibers and inhalation of the asbestos fibers. Extensive exposure will eventually lead to scarring of the lungs. Once the scar tissue develops, a person will then experience shortness of breath. Asbestosis and mesothelioma are diseases caused by exposure to asbestos, and they both begin with similar signs and symptoms. These symptoms include the common shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, and upper body pain - Read more