An inhaler device (10) comprises a fibrous cylindrical plug (12) with a paperwrapper (14) around the plug. An aromatic substance (18) is applied along thecenterline (16) of the plug. Such substance may include eucalyptus oil ormenthol. An airtight foil (20) surrounds the paper wrapper and the ends of thecylindrical plug. The inhaler device may be used to ease nasal congestion andquell cough.