Cheyne

Cheyne may refer to:

• George Cheyne (1671-1743): A Scottish physician, philosopher, and mathematician, known for his advocacy of simple living and vegetarianism, and his medical writings on nervous disorders, obesity, and the English malady (melancholy).

• John Cheyne (1777-1836): A Scottish physician, noted for his work on diseases of children and for his description, along with William Stokes, of Cheyne-Stokes respiration.

• Cheyne-Stokes Respiration: A specific abnormal breathing pattern characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease in rate and depth, and then a period of apnea (cessation of breathing). This pattern repeats in cycles and is often associated with severe heart failure, stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other medical conditions. It is named after John Cheyne and William Stokes who independently described it.

• Cheyne (surname): A surname of Scottish origin.