Tight throat + cough

Sorry if this is in the wrong category but was unsure where to post.

My partner is having problems at night, at first it began when we'd go to bed but now he is able to go to bed but wakes up suddenly during the night coughing.

Symptoms are coughing, wheezing as unable to breathe, also his windpipe feels tight and lungs feel bloated. Doesn't seem to happen any other time of the day and I've tried changing washing powders of the bedding etc incase that is causing it but to no avail.

Does anyone have any ideas as to what it might be please? Drs have given him penicillin and antibiotics but nothing seems to work.

[National Jewish Health]

It sounds like your partner is having Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) with aspiration of stomach contents (acid) into his larynx and lungs.  He should see his doctor for treatment. The following treatments may be recommended:
Lifestyle changes:
• If you are overweight, talk with your healthcare provider about losing weight.
• If you smoke, quitting smoking is important. Your healthcare provider may have ideas to help you quit.
Dietary measures:
• Limit citrus and tomato products, strong spices, caffeinated drinks, carbonated drinks, fatty foods, chocolate, mint, alcohol or nicotine.
• Eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than three large ones.
• Avoid food or liquids for 2-3 hours before bedtime.
Physical measures:
• Elevate the head of the bed 6-8 inches, by placing blocks under the legs of the head of the bed.
• Avoid lifting heavy objects.
• Avoid bending forward at the waist.
• Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing.
Medications that may be prescribed to help this condition:
• Antacids after meals and at bedtime.
• Tagamet® (cimetadine), Zantac® (ranitidine), Pepcid® (famotidine), Axid® (nizatidine)
• Prilosec® (omeprazole), Prevacid® (lansoprazole)
• Reglan® (metoclopramide)
Occasionally surgery may be recommended to help eliminate gastroesophageal disease.