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 --.
The most common medical treatment for an adult ear infection is the use of antibiotics, according to the New York Times Health Guide. Antibiotics are only effective if the ear infection is the result of a bacterial infection. If symptoms do not improve within three days of starting the antibiotic, patients should tell their doctor. Surgery may be required if the adult ear infection leads to a ruptured ear drum or malfunctioning ear tubes.