Table 2

Between- and within-observer agreement expressed as intraclass correlation coefficients for the Brody-II and SALD scoring system

Type of scoring systemWithin-observer agreementBetween-observer agreement
Brody-II scoring system
    Total score0.770.80
    Bronchiectasis0.790.65
    Mucus plugging0.770.79
    Airway wall thickening0.560.73
    Opacities0.770.61
SALD scoring system
    Infection/inflammation0.890.77
    Air trapping/hypoperfusion0.880.70
    Bulla/cyst0.990.98
    Normal/hyperperfusion0.710.68

  • SALD, severe advanced lung disease.