The experience of professor SHI Suofang on treating the cough with the theory of five movements and six climates is introduced. The theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic changes involves the theories of Yin-Yang and the five elements, heavenly stems and earthly branches, the movement of "Qi", human health and so on. It is scientific and is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. Besides, it makes up the deficiency of the treatment based on syndrome differentiation. Professor SHI Suofang is good at treating cough with the theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic changes. The clinical thought of treating cough can be explained as follows. The movement of gold Qi (lung Qi) and the climate of Yangming play an important role in treating cough. Firstly, the theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic changes can determine the characteristics of the year. Secondly, the characteristics of the year can infer the pathological factors. Finally, selecting the suitable Sanyin Sitian Fang (三因司天方) of CHEN Wuze [Maimendong Decoction (麦门冬汤), Ziwan Decoction (紫菀汤), Niuxi Mugua Decoction (牛膝木瓜汤), Congrong Niuxi Decoction (苁蓉牛膝汤), Shenping Decoction (审平汤)] is most important. Two typical cases were explained. The theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic changes shows obvious clinical effect in treating pulmonary diseases and provides new ideas for treating cough. We must study the theory of five evolutive phases and six climatic changes thoroughly.