Need Help Arranging for Oxygen in Europe

[obie1]

We are planning a trip to Munich, Germany in September, 2005. What should be a simple matter has turned into a mystery that I need help in solving.
I have COPD and use supplementary oxygen for flying, at higher altitudes and when I exercise or even walk for any real distance. I arrange for oxygen when flying via the airline. Where I need help is when I arrive in Munich. I will use my portable concentrator in the rental car and in hotels but still need some cylinders of oxygen for when walking about, etc.
I have asked my pulmonologist, my oxygen provider, every on-line resource I can think of, including the US Consulate, and have thus far been unable to find out how to arrange for renting 10 M-6 or equivalent cylinders of oxygen and a conserving regulator that I would pick up in the Munich area on 3 September and return on 16 September. I can't be the first US citizen to travel to Germany that needed to arrange for supplementary oxygen. I am hopeful that you can help direct. Thank you.

[National Jewish]

I am sorry you are having so much difficulty! Try this website: http://www.travelo2.com/main.html
I would also call the American Lung Association at 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872). Two large Oxygen Equipment suppliers, Lincare or Apria might have agencies in Munich or might be able to refer you to a competitor. You may try checking with your airline.
Finally, any good travel agent should have information.

[mmfd]

I am on O2 at night only, and am traveling to Francea and  England the end of April.  My O2 company was of zero help.  The insurance company was no help.  I googled it and got some lukewarm leads.  But the best so far was when I thought to call the American Lung Association.  I forget what the name of the outfit is , but the Am LUng poeple will give you the number for the company.  It might take a while to get a response from them as they are so busy, but the guy I talked to was EXTREMELY knowledgeable about traveling with O2 in Europe.  I wish I had thought of it earlier, as it would've saved me a lot of time. And I am sorry that I don't have the phone number handy for the lung assoc either, but google it and you will find it.  Good luck!!!!

[starion]

Here's a company that handles O2 in the US & Germany & many other places.  You can try this website & see whether they can help you.

http://www.linde-gastherapeutics.com/International/Web/LG/Templ/LikeLGALHTempl.nsf/DocByAlias/loc_2

Here are some others:

http://www.oxygen4travel.com/international.asp

The Oxygen Traveler The Oxygen Traveler at 937-848-7100 Fax: [phone] or e-mail: ***@****.

http://www.travelo2.com/

Anyway, these sites should give you a head start.  Good luck L& have a wonderful trip.  It's great that you're planning all of this early, so you have time to work out the details.  Please post what you learn for our future reference.
Aloha,
Starion