It affects between 1 -- 2 % of the general United States population and occurs in 10 % of those over 65 years old .
Congestive heart failure frequently presents with shortness of breath with exertion , orthopnea , and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea .
shortness affects between 1 -- 2 % of the general United States population and occurs in 10 % of those over 65 years old .
Congestive heart failure frequently presents with shortness of breath with exertion , orthopnea , and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea .