Acute Tonsillitis Tonsillitis is a condition where a bacterial infection has caused not only the usual symptoms of sore throat, but the swelling and reddening of the tonsils in the back of the throat.  Western medicine would usually treat with antibiotics, and repetitive attacks especially in children often result in surgical removal.  This is known as a tonsillectomy. Chinese Medicine Principles In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this condition would fall under exterior syndro