Overview
The purpose of this research study is to find out more about the drug treprostinil via inhaler and the mechanisms of why patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension related to Interstitial Lung disease (PAH-ILD) have limitations during exercise. The investigator is studying treprostinil's effect on patients with PAH-ILD during exercise and its effect on their quality of life after using it for 3 months.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension due to Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD-PAH) being considered for inhaled treprostinil
- Resting right heart catheterization with mean pulmonary artery pressure >20 mmHg and PVR> 3 Wood units
- Healthy volunteers will have no known lung disease, heart failure, muscular disease or pulmonary hypertension, no bleeding abnormalities, and have the ability to exercise.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to exercise
- Females who are pregnant
