Introduction: The aim of the present study was to investigate the psychological profile and quality of life in allergic patients and to identify the role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies in this field. Methods: The statistical population of this study consisted of all patients with allergic rhinitis who referred to asthma and allergy clinic of Ghaem hospital in Mashhad during summer to autumn of 2017. Of these, 132 were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using the Psychological Health Checklist, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Short Form Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Results: The results of multivariate regression analysis showed that self-blame, other blame and rumination have a significant and positive relationship with symptoms of mental health disorders can predict them significantly )p<0.001( and positive refocusing and planning have positive significant relationship with quality of life and can predict them significantly) p<0.001.( Conclusions: This study demonstrates the role of cognitive emotion regulation strategies on mental health and quality of life in these patients. The results of this study draw the attention of therapists to the importance of applying psychological therapies and cognitive emotion regulation strategies trainings in the treatment process of allergic patients.

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