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Charlie
Charlie has granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an ANCA associated vasculitis affecting his lungs, ears, nose, windpipe and pituitary gland. He breathes with the aid of a tracheostomy tube in his neck, sealing it with his finger when he wants to talk.
Charlie is a statistician for large-scale research projects including clinical trials. He lives with his wife and their baby daughter. Ethnic background: White British.