Are there any new treatments for cystic fibrosis?

Yes, there are new treatments for cystic fibrosis. One of the most promising new treatments is gene therapy, which involves using a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the gene responsible for the disorder to the cells of the lungs. This can help to replace the faulty gene that causes cystic fibrosis, allowing the patient to produce functional proteins and allowing the lungs to function more normally.

Another new treatment for cystic fibrosis is stem cell therapy, which uses stem cells to replace damaged tissue in the lungs. Stem cells can be taken from the patient’s own body, or from a donor, and can help to regenerate healthy lung tissue, which can help to reduce the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.

Finally, a newer treatment called CFTR modulators has recently been approved by the FDA. These drugs help to correct the malfunctioning protein in cystic fibrosis patients, allowing them to better regulate the transport of salt and water across the cell membrane. This can help to reduce the severity of the symptoms and improve the patient’s quality of life.