Abstract： Persistent or repetitive cough is an underrated symptom in patients with lung cancer. The literatures on the treatment of cough in patients with lung cancer by Chinese medicine from January 1，2014 to April 30，2019 were collected by the author from the databases of China National Knowledge Infrastructure， Wanfang and VIP， and were reviewed according to the stage of attack，stage of remission and preparation. The conclusion is that patients at attack stage of cough were mainly with phlegm- heat syndrome and applied with Tanreqing injection， Qingjin Huatan tang， Qianjin Weijing tang and others to clear heat and clear up phlegm. In addition， patients at remission stage were mainly treated with Shegan Mahuang tang，Zhike powder，Erchen tang and Sanzi Yangqin tang to relieve cough and dissolve phlegm，and Liujunzi tang and Maimendong tang to boost qi and nourish yin，as well as point application to warm yang and expel cold. In the followup， the author proposes that a standard scheme of Chinese medicine for the prevention and treatment of cough in patients with lung cancer should be established to improve the life quality of patients.