Cheyne-Stokes Respirations on Physical Exam Cheyne-Stokes is a type of breathing disorder characterized by cyclical episodes of apnea or hypopnea and hyperventilation. DDx: Brainstem disorder, Cardiac dysfunction Dr. Fares Alghamdi @FaresHAlghamdi #CheyneStokes #Respirations #PhysicalExam #Breathing #clinical #video #pulmonary #Respiratory