The difference between tonsillitis and thyroid inflammation: 1. There is a difference in the site of onset, tonsillitis lesions in the tonsils, generally bilateral tonsils. 2. The main symptoms of tonsillitis are sore throat, swallowing obstruction, and possibly fever. The main symptom of thyroid inflammation is redness and pain in the thyroid area of the neck, which may cause breathing difficulties due to severe compression of the trachea. 3. The treatment options are the same, and tonsillitis is mainly treated with antibiotics for anti-infection. The thyroid inflammation needs to be based on the type of inflammatory response of the patient before you can choose targeted medication.