For many years, this percentage was 7.5%. Thus, for example, if your AGI was $100,000, you could deduct your medical expenses as an itemized deduction only if, and to the extent, they exceeded $7,500. However, starting in 2013, this went up to 10% (except for people 65 and over, who will be exempt from the increase until 2017).
Fox News. Most Kids' Ear Infections Can Heal Without Antibiotics. Most children with ear infections do not need antibiotics, but they get them anyway. Now, a new study suggests parents are often willing to delay treatment if they know their kids can get the drugs if they need them. Giving parents the option of delaying treatment meant far fewer kids ended up taking antibiotics --.
1 Risk for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 2  The greatest problem with using antibiotics to treat ear infections is the possibility of creating bacteria that can't be killed by the usual antibiotics (antibiotic-resistant bacteria).3  Use antibiotics only when they're needed. 4  Side effects of antibiotics. Mild side effects, such as diarrhea and rash, from taking antibiotics are common. 2  Severe side effects are rare. 3  Cost. 4  Most antibiotics are expensive. 5  You may want to weigh the cost against the fact that most ear infections clear up without treatment.