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. 2021 Jul 2;180(9):2731–2739. doi: 10.1007/s00431-021-04168-y

What is Known:

• Cystic fibrosis is an incurable and life-shortening disease asking for life-long symptomatic treatment.

• Three combination CFTR modulating drugs has gained marked approval over the last 10 years.

What is New:

• The emerge of new (modulating) therapies contribute to the increasing life expectancy.

• A high unmet need to develop new therapies for people with CF who cannot access or benefit from these drugs remains. This review gives an update on the current status.