Which of the following activities can cause disorders in the auditory system? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Inserting a cotton swab deep into the ear can injure the ear canal or eardrum. Loud music and machinery without earplugs expose the ears to potentially damaging noise, while ignoring ear pain or discomfort can delay treatment of a problem. Wearing ear protection helps prevent hearing damage, so it is not a cause.

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