Inflammation of tonsils does not cause colds and runny nose, colds i.e. upper respiratory tract infections can cause inflammation of tonsils. Inflammation of tonsils and runny nose is the manifestation of upper respiratory tract infection, which can be treated with general treatment, physical therapy, medication and so on. 1. General treatment: patients should pay attention to a light diet, especially avoiding spicy food intake, usually need to drink more water. In addition, patients should do a good job of oral and nasal hygiene. 2. Physiotherapy: Inflammation of tonsils and runny nose may be accompanied by nasal congestion. Hot towels can be used to apply hot compresses on both sides of the nose to relieve nasal congestion. 3. medication: medication is mainly based on antibiotic drugs, such as cefdinir, amoxicillin, at the same time can be combined with physiological sea saline rinse nasal cavity, improve the phenomenon of runny nose. Upper respiratory tract infection tonsil inflammation, runny nose, patients should seek medical treatment, the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, not indiscriminate use.