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Tonsillitis generally refers to a non-specific inflammation of the palatine tonsils and can be classified into acute tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. Acute tonsillitis is usually caused by bacterial or viral infections when the body's resistance is lowered. It has an abrupt onset and the main symptom is sore throat, accompanied by chills, fever, and headache. It is a common disease among children and adolescents. Chronic tonsillitis is caused by repeated attacks of acute tonsillitis. It is characterized by dry throat, a feeling of blockage, sticky secretions that are difficult to cough up, and halitosis. Its repeated attacks can trigger other diseases, such as chronic nephritis, arthritis, and rheumatic heart disease. Therefore, active treatment is necessary. Patients should exercise regularly to strengthen their physical fitness, pay attention to oral hygiene, promptly treat nearby tissue diseases, and maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. They should also quit smoking and drinking. If this condition becomes a focus for triggering other diseases or if there are other surgical indications, surgical treatment should be considered.