Tonsillitis in adults can be controlled by general treatment, anti-infective treatment, local treatment to control the disease and improve symptoms, the specific efficacy and recovery time varies from person to person, it is recommended to consult a doctor after the onset of the disease, as soon as possible in order to obtain the desired results. 1. General treatment: Because the disease is contagious, it is best to isolate the patient or ask to wear a mask. Bed rest, fluid diet and drink plenty of water, strengthen nutrition and evacuate bowels. In case of severe sore throat or high fever, oral antipyretics and analgesics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen can be taken. 2. Anti-infection treatment: antibiotic application is the main treatment method. Penicillin should be the first choice, according to the severity of the disease, decide the route of administration (intravenous or intramuscular). It is usually used for 5-7 days. If the condition does not improve after 2 to 3 days of treatment, the cause should be analyzed and other kinds of antibiotics should be used. When the tonsils are acutely swollen, oral prednisone and intravenous dexamethasone can be used. 3. Local treatment: available compound borax solution, vinpocetine water or 1:5000 furacilin liquid gargle. Throat tablets, also has the role of anti-inflammatory pain, can relieve the symptoms, can choose iodine throat tablets, dolmifene tablets, cidadex iodine tablets and so on. When tonsillitis occurs in adults, should actively seek medical treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication and treatment, to avoid delaying treatment to make the condition worse.