Laryngitis and tonsillitis are different diseases, the main difference lies in the location of the onset and symptoms. Pharyngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal cavity, laryngeal cavity, mucosa or submucosal tissue. Tonsillitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsil mucosa or tonsil parenchyma. Pharyngitis occurs most often in the throat and the areas of lymphatic tissue near the throat. Tonsillitis occurs mainly in the tonsils, a series of symptoms caused by infection of the tonsil mucosal tissue. The pharynx is closer to the tonsils and needs to be identified by a specialist. Pharyngitis according to the condition of acute and chronic, mainly fever, sore throat, once the condition is aggravated, the pain will show radiation. Tonsillitis is mostly characterized by sore throat and pain that worsens when swallowing. No matter which kind of inflammation the patient has, he should go to the hospital in time for examination and targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor after a clear diagnosis.