A PREGNANT NHS worker who tragically died from a severe asthma attack was not given an exhale test before her death, an inquest heard.

Chloe Arnold, 25, collapsed at her Darlaston home on March 3, 2023 after coming back from being treated at an urgent treatment centre for breathlessness and wheezing.

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An inquest into the hospital worker’s death, held at Oldbury on Tuesday, heard Chloe had a history of asthma.

The mum-to-be, who was 10 weeks pregnant, also had a dental abscess.

She was was correctly prescribed a nebuliser and antibiotics before being sent home from the GP-led urgent treatment centre.

But, the inquest heard how a probe launched by the hospital discovered Chloe was not given a peak expiratory flow test.

This is standard procedure, and measures how quickly patients can blow air from their lungs.

After suffering a severe asthma attack on March 3, Chloe’s step dad Mark Bradley performed CPR in their home as she went into respiratory arrest.

The mum-to-be was rushed to Walsall Manor Hospital where she was treated in the Intensive Care Unit after having contracted fluid on the brain.

Chloe sadly passed away on March 9.

Her heartbroken mum, Sarah Porter, said: “She was just perfect, fantastic and loved by so many people. If love could have kept Chloe alive, she would have lived for eternity.

“She was my best friend. I’d give anything to have her back.

“She was always the life and soul of the party and the centre of attention. She loved a good party and was always on the dancefloor.”

Kate Follows, a former work colleague, said: “I knew Chloe extremely well.

“She was such a hard worker – if Chloe was working in a bay, you knew the patients would be safe and well looked after.

“She was one of the youngest members of staff but always loud and bubbly.

“On her first day she arrived looking immaculate, with perfect hair and make-up.

“If we went on a night out she was always glamorous, with her eyebrows and eyelashes looking amazing.”

Family friend Paige Greaves paid tribute to the hospital worker on a GoFundMe.

She wrote: “Chloe Arnold was a wonderful girl with an amazing personality that lit up the room when she entered.

“Chloe sadly suffered a cardiac arrest and sadly didn’t get better.

“She is now flying high with angels.

“We are looking to raise money for Chloe’s family to give her the most beautiful send-off!”

Chloe leaves behind her sisters Mercedes, 22, and Ellie Mae, 10, brother Henley, 11, dad Wayne Arnold, and boyfriend of nine months Jay Beech, 26.