What Is the Difference Between Tonsillitis and Tonsil Stones?

Tonsillitis and tonsil stones are two different conditions that affect the tonsils. Tonsillitis is inflammation, usually caused by a viral infection and sometimes by bacteria, while tonsil stones are small, hardened collections of material that form in the small pockets of the tonsils. Tonsillitis commonly causes a sore throat, fever and swollen tonsils, whereas tonsil […]