Glenn Alinskie Reveals He Suffers from Turbinate Hypertrophy and Undergoes Surgery, Chelsea Olivia Faithfully Accompanies Him

Kapanlagi.com - Actor Glenn Alinskie recently shared his personal experience regarding the medical condition he is facing, namely turbinate hypertrophy, through his official Instagram account. He revealed how this condition has disrupted his life, especially in breathing, until he finally decided to undergo surgery. This surgery was performed using a minimally invasive technique with a laser called turbinate reduction, and Glenn stated that the results were very satisfactory.

In his post, Glenn Alinskie shared the news that his surgery went smoothly. He expressed gratitude for the success of the procedure and thanked the medical team that handled it, including Dr. Ricky Yue (ENT specialist) and Dr. Margaretha (internal medicine doctor). In addition, Glenn also gave special appreciation to his wife, Chelsea Olivia, who faithfully accompanied him during the recovery period.

The support and love shown by this couple have led many fans to leave positive comments and consider them a role model for a harmonious celebrity couple.

1. Respiratory Disturbances Experienced by Glenn Alinskie

Glenn Alinskie Reveals Having Turbinate Hypertrophy. (instagram/glennalinskie)

Glenn Alinskie revealed that he has long been living with a condition of turbinate hypertrophy, swelling of the nasal concha that disrupts airflow. As a result, Glenn experiences difficulty breathing through his nose, changes in his sense of smell, dry mouth upon waking, and frequent snoring. Additionally, he also experiences pressure in his forehead, chronic nasal congestion, and prolonged colds.

2. Minimally Invasive Laser Surgery Procedure

Glenn Alinskie Reveals Suffering from Turbinate Hypertrophy. (instagram/glennalinskie)

Glenn explained that the surgery to address turbinate hypertrophy is performed using a concha reduction technique, a minimally invasive procedure with a laser. This surgery instantly addresses the swelling of the nasal concha, allowing air to flow freely. The procedure was successfully carried out by a medical team at RSPI Puri Indah.

3. Significant Surgical Results

Glenn Alinskie Reveals Suffering from Turbinate Hypertrophy. (instagram/glennalinskie)

After the surgery, Glenn felt a significant difference in airflow through his nose. Fresh air can now flow smoothly, and for the first time in a long time, Glenn no longer snores while sleeping. "Fresh air flows freely through my nose!! And for the first time, last night, @chelseaoliviaa said I didn't snore while sleeping," Glenn wrote in his post.

4. Full Support from Chelsea Olivia

Glenn Alinskie Reveals He Has Turbinate Hypertrophy. (instagram/glennalinskie)

Chelsea Olivia showed her important role as a loyal partner during Glenn's recovery. In her Instagram post, Chelsea shared an emotional story about how she took care of her husband in the hospital. She wrote, "This month we've already stayed in the same room twice. This is the last time, okay, darling, we're coming here."

5. Glenn's Message to Netizens

Glenn Alinskie Reveals He Has Turbinate Hypertrophy. (instagram/glennalinskie)

Glenn advises anyone experiencing similar symptoms to research turbinate hypertrophy. He hopes his personal experience can inspire others. "So for those of you who feel and experience what I have, or know someone who is experiencing it, maybe do some research on this," Glenn concluded in his post.

6. What is turbinate hypertrophy?

Turbinate hypertrophy is the swelling of the nasal turbinates that can obstruct airflow and cause difficulty breathing.

7. How is turbinate reduction surgery performed?

Turbinate reduction surgery is performed using minimally invasive techniques with lasers to shrink the swollen turbinates. In some cases, conservative treatments such as nasal sprays may help, but surgery is often necessary for severe cases.

That’s the news from Glenn Alinskie who revealed he has turbinate hypertrophy. We hope Glenn recovers quickly and stays healthy. If not now, when else?

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