Inflammation of the tonsils is mainly caused by infection by pathogenic microorganisms, decreased immunity, etc. According to the course of the disease, it is mainly divided into acute and chronic. In general, it is not divided into stages. 1. Acute tonsillitis: acute non-specific inflammation of the palatine tonsils, mainly severe sore throat, accompanied by pain in swallowing, the pain will radiate to the ear, some patients with swollen lymph nodes in the angle of the jaw tenderness, due to the swelling of the oropharynx can also be caused by a weak voice, the patient’s whole body will have chills, high fever, loss of appetite, headache, fatigue and weakness and other symptoms. 2. Chronic tonsillitis: a persistent infectious inflammation of the tonsils. Usually occurs in older children and young people, mostly due to repeated episodes of acute tonsillitis or palatine tonsillar crypt drainage is not good, crypts of bacteria and viruses breeding infection evolved into chronic inflammation. Sore throat is obvious during the attack, and there may be dry throat, itchy, foreign body sensation, irritating cough and other mild symptoms during the inter-episode period. It is recommended that patients go to the regular hospital in time, under the diagnosis of the doctor, a detailed examination, according to the specific results of the examination, targeted treatment.